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William Carvalho
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32 / Portugal · 2013–2022

William Carvalho

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Portugal
80
Goals · Portugal
5
Life
1992
Clubs
Sporting CP, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Real Betis Balompié
#32
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 80 caps and 5 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Real Betis Balompié.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q304416
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Career record

2011–2018Sporting CP
2011–2011C.D. Fátima
2012–2013Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
2018–2025Real Betis Balompié
2025–todayCF Pachuca
Portugal80 caps, 5 goals

Sources

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Around Carvalho in the almanac

One rank above: Rui Jordão at #31.

One rank below: Aloísio at #33.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.

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